Julian Marquez has the chance to continue his successful stretch of recent appearances when facing Jordan Wright at UFC's October 16th "Fight Night" event. The new middleweight fight was matchup reported by Mike Heck of MMA Fighting. The fight joins a card that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. Marquez has been … Continue reading Julian Marquez Looks To Continue Momentum Against Finisher Jordan Wright in October 16th UFC Booking
Luis Pena Handed Downgraded Charges In Domestic Violence Case
UFC fighter Luis Pena has received downgraded charges in his ongoing legal battle. The change in charges comes after an alleged victim decided to not proceed with the case. Documents obtained by Steven Marrocco of MMA Fighting reveal that Pena is now facing misdemeanor charges of simple battery and criminal mischief for a previously alleged … Continue reading Luis Pena Handed Downgraded Charges In Domestic Violence Case
Former UFC Fighter Chad Mendes Signs Contract With Bare-Knuckle Promotion
Three-time UFC title challenger Chad Mendes will cross over to another combat sport soon, as he has signed a deal with bare-knuckle boxing promotion BKFC. BKFC announced the new signing on Wednesday. Damon Martin of MMA Fighting was able to confirm that it is a multi-fight deal between Mendes and the promotion. "I’m super excited … Continue reading Former UFC Fighter Chad Mendes Signs Contract With Bare-Knuckle Promotion
Timothy Johnson Announced As Opponent For Fedor Emelianenko’s Return
Legendary MMA heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko is set to face Timothy Johnson in his return fight in October, as announced by the promotion on Thursday. The fight will headline Bellator's debut event in Russia on October 23rd at the VTB Arena in Moscow. The opponent reveal for Emelianenko comes after weeks of speculation and fighters offering … Continue reading Timothy Johnson Announced As Opponent For Fedor Emelianenko’s Return
Rising Heavyweight Marcin Tybura To Face Alexander Volkov At UFC 267
Marcin Tybura will look to continue his momentum up the heavyweight division when facing veteran Alexander Volkov at UFC's October 10th pay-per-view event. News of the heavyweight matchup was first reported by Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting on Tuesday. The fight joins a card that is expected to take place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab … Continue reading Rising Heavyweight Marcin Tybura To Face Alexander Volkov At UFC 267
UFC Looking To Re-Book Max Holloway vs. Yair Rodriguez Main Event To November 13th
A featherweight fight between Max Holloway and Yair Rodriguez now has a new date. The main event bout is being targeted to take place on November 13th, per Aaron Bronsteter of TSN. Should the fight be finalized, it will join a card that does not have a confirmed location at the moment. Holloway and Rodriguez … Continue reading UFC Looking To Re-Book Max Holloway vs. Yair Rodriguez Main Event To November 13th
Bellator Roundup: 10 Fights Join August Schedule
Bellator's upcoming schedule of events has seen a large number of fights added to it recently. This Bellator roundup will discuss all the recent additions to Bellator cards. Bellator 264 Gains Six Fights Bellator's August 13th event has nearly doubled in size over the past week, as six bouts have come in and grown the … Continue reading Bellator Roundup: 10 Fights Join August Schedule
Former Champion Luke Rockhold To Return Against Sean Strickland At UFC 268
Former UFC Middleweight Champion Luke Rockhold will get his return bout against rising contender Sean Strickland at the promotion's November 6th pay-per-view event, per a report from Brett Okamoto of ESPN. The fight joins UFC 268, which is being targeted to take place at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, USA. The … Continue reading Former Champion Luke Rockhold To Return Against Sean Strickland At UFC 268
UFC Releases Former Flyweight Champion Nicco Montano
Former UFC Flyweight Champion Nicco Montano has been released by the UFC after missing weight for a fight in July. Montano's departure from the promotion was confirmed by Guilherme Cruz and Damon Martin of MMA Fighting on Tuesday. Montano dramatically missed weight for a bantamweight fight against Wu Yanan last week, coming in five pounds … Continue reading UFC Releases Former Flyweight Champion Nicco Montano
Bryan Battle Gets Submission Win Against Andre Petroski, Secures Spot In Middleweight ‘TUF’ Finals
Bryan Battle secured a second-round submission win against Andre Petroski to advance into the middleweight finals of "The Ultimate Fighter" on Tuesday's episode of the show. Battle's fight saw him capitalize on a takedown attempt from Petroski, denying a shot and applying the guillotine choke for the tap. The fight was more successful for Petroski … Continue reading Bryan Battle Gets Submission Win Against Andre Petroski, Secures Spot In Middleweight ‘TUF’ Finals
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